Music Kodiak Empire and Dream Coast chat contrast, colour, and creative inspiration by Happy Last week we offered up your first listen of Dream Coast’s debut album Golden Haze, a swirling and euphoric release which…
News PREMIERE: NINA channels the best of ’80s synthwave in new clip Empire Of Love by Bill Robinson Everybody… I’ve been craving some of the synth driven goodness of the ’80s. I’ve been thinking it’s finally time for…
News PREMIERE: Soulful, catchy and daring, Brother Brad come out swinging with their debut track Get Around by Happy Even for listeners who aren’t particularly inclined to the big band, soul leanings of Brother Brad, it’s impossible to deny…
Music Happy Mag’s Staff Picks: Ruby Cannon, Genesis Owusu and Beyoncé by Tom Disalvo This week, Happy Mag’s staff picks churn out an eclectic array of fresh tunes, from household names to breakout debuts. …
Music Trav Collins talks ‘Lucid Sight’, side-hustles, and making music that’s “meaningful and fun” by Tom Disalvo “I wrote [Lucid Sight] from that mindset of not pushing or pulling against the situation that is going on around…
News 10 must-know Bluesfest festival tips to survive and thrive in the music madness by Happy Bluesfest 2022 in Australia is the music festival that’s got the entire country buzzing with excitement. And with a lineup…
Music News The Rookies take a look back on the enduring legacy of their 400-night residency at The Rooks Return by Tom Disalvo Last month, The Rookies performed their 400th show at legendary Melbourne venue The Rooks Return, so we caught up with…
Lists Music All the must-see local acts at Bluesfest 2023 by Tom Disalvo With such a stacked lineup of homegrown talent, we’re sifting through our picks for the 10 must-see locals acts at…
Music News Caravana Sun releases their long-awaited captivating new album ‘Burning Palms by Happy Four-piece Sydney/Byron Bay collective ‘Caravana Sun’ release their third studio album ‘Burning Palms’. The electrifying 10-track album is a beautiful…
Music News Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt & Buddy Guy at Byron Bay Bluesfest 2023 by Amy Davidson The return of international acts to Byron Bay Bluesfest during Easter 2023 will be led by Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt…
Lists News The best gigs, galleries, and venues to visit in post-lockdown Sydney by Cassie Benco A post-lockdown Sydney is reopening at long last, and there’s never been a better time to support local music, arts,…
Music News Bluesfest 2021 is back this October with Midnight Oil headlining by Manning Patston Bluesfest 2021 is back and stronger than ever. It’s kicking off October 1st, featuring Midnight Oil and a truckload of…
Music News NSW Government cancels Bluesfest due to COVID cases in Byron Bay by Hayley Noble Sad reacts only – the NSW government has cancelled the Byron Bay Bluesfest hours before it was set to begin….